Summertime: VaHi-Style!
Dawn Shipp lives near Orme Park and she sent us a few photos this week of one of the neighborhood’s newest businesses. It’s not exactly brick-and-mortar, but her 6-year-old nephew Bennett Kane has opened his first lemonade stand – quite a colorful one, we must say – on Brookridge Dr. across from the park. “Memolade!…
Beverly Knepper Found Safely
According to the Facebook page set up to track her recovery, 14-year-old Beverly Knepper has been found safely. Here’s a link to her Facebook page for more information. https://www.facebook.com/findbeverly
Open Letter from Beverly Knepper’s Parents
The parents of Beverly Knepper – the 14-year-old girl who went missing this past Monday near Piedmont Park – have passed along this open letter and asked us to post it. Just to clarify the info that is out there about our missing daughter and to give you a bit more info (we know it’s…
APD Names New Commander for Zone 6
The following was posted to the Atlanta Police Department Facebook page late yesterday afternoon: Police Chief George Turner today announced the appointment of a new major to take the reins in east Atlanta’s Zone 6 precinct and a veteran commander to lead the newly-reconfigured School Detectives Section. Major Keith Meadows will move as commander of…
City Implements Two-Way Cycle Track on 10th Street
From the Midtown Alliance website (http://midtownatl.com/about/programs-and-projects/capital-improvements/whats-new): 10th Street Cycle Track – The success of the recently-completed Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail has increased the already-high demand for bicycle facilities in Midtown. As a result, we (the Midtown Alliance) have partnered with the City of Atlanta and the PATH Foundation to implement a dedicated two-way “cycle track” on 10th Street…
Police Search Continues for Missing 14-Year-Old
EDITORS NOTE: Beverly Knepper was found safe and returned home a few days after this post. Atlanta police continue to search for missing 14-year-old Beverly Knepper who’s been missing since Monday. According to the AJC and CBSAtlanta, Beverly had an argument with her father Sunday night over a boyfriend and the fear is that she…
VaHi Safety Team Report: July 16, 2013
By: John Wolfinger Zone 6 School Supply Drive Zone 6, in conjunction with the IBPO (the police officer’s union) is conducting a drive hoping to collect enough school supplies to provide at least 50 Zone 6 families with the basics to send their children back to school. They need backpacks and all of the usual school…
John Howell Park Receives $1,000 “Love Your Block” Grant
The Friends of John Howell Park group is currently partnering with the City of Atlanta and Hands On Atlanta in a city-led impact service initiative, “Love Your Block,” where residents are encouraged to participate in beautification projects and programs specific to their community. With the support of Home Depot and UPS Foundations, the VHCA has received a $1,000 grant that will…
Sidewalk Repair Update
Several residents have asked for a list of addresses included in the St. Charles sidewalk repair bundle, and also the addresses included in the larger bundle recently submitted to the city by VHCA safety chair Peggy Berg. Click here to view the addresses included in the St. Charles sidewalk bundle submitted to the city many…
GDOT Weekend Construction Press Release: July 11, 2013
For Immediate Release: Thursday, July 11, 2013 Contact: Mark McKinnon 404.326.6672 Mobile David Spear 404-326-6668 Mobile Connector Contractor Working Around Braves Traffic lane closures planned for I-20, I-285 top end, sr 13 and downtown connector this weekend ATLANTA -Motorists beware! Georgia DOT is urging motorists to plan ahead this weekend before they venture on to I-20…
Atlanta Young Singers Holding Auditions for New Members
Atlanta Young Singers is looking for the best young voices in Virginia-Highland! Since 1975, AYS has been at the forefront of choral art in metro Atlanta and the U.S., thrilling audiences all over the world with innovative programming, professional performance, and exciting commissions. AYS nurtures the incredible artistic abilities of children, offering excellent choral and…
VHCA Announces Creation of Neighborhood Transportation Task Force
This spring the Virginia-Highland Civic Association Planning Committee met with City of Atlanta transportation planner Josh Mello to review a number of the transportation initiatives that have the capacity to impact our neighborhood in the next decade.
Traffic Backup at Orme Park
VHCA Board President Jack White captured these rare images last week of a traffic tie-up – at Orme Park. Witnesses say a group of patrons was heading home from a busy day at the park when the lead vehicle apparently encountered an obstacle it couldn’t overcome. No word on the whereabouts of any of the…
Tentative Agenda Set for July 8 VHCA Board and General Meeting
Here’s the tentative agenda for tonight’s meeting which will be held at the public library on Ponce de Leon Ave. starting at 7 PM. The public is invited. Call to Order Adoption of Agenda (with permission for chair to rearrange order as needed) and Minutes Reports from Police and Fire Dept. representatives Special report by…
Atlanta City Council District 6 Newsletter
Here’s a link to Alex Wan’s latest e-newsletter. Topics covered include the 2013-2014 city of Atlanta budget, city of Atlanta property tax assessments, and a redesigned District 6 website.
Calling All Virginia-Highland History Buffs!
The Virginia-Highland Civic Association Preservation & History Committee formed nearly two years ago and has made great progress. We’re inviting all lovers of history to play an important role: join our committee for starters, and become the History Champion of your subdivision. Virginia-Highland is actually made up of many subdivisions and was primarily developed from…
Focus on Local Business: Judith Bright Jewelry
If you haven’t made it into Judith Bright Jewelry yet, be sure to put a visit on your summer to-do list. The Nashville-based designer brought her jewelry to Atlanta a little over a year ago, and business is going strong at the corner of Virginia and N. Highland avenues. Bright’s designs use semi-precious stones and…
DMF and APD: Partnering to Improve BeltLine Safety
Longtime VaHi Business Provides Training Facilities for APD’s New BeltLine Path Force Bicycle Patrol OK, all you Virginia-Highland experts out there, raise your hands if you’re familiar with Diversified Metal Fabricators. Now, all of you who had to Google the company’s name, put those hands down. For VaHi residents not familiar with DMF, the company’s…
Newest Section of Piedmont Park Officially Open to the Public
Piedmont Commons, a 12.5 acre section of Piedmont Park tucked between Monroe Drive and the BeltLine on the park’s northern edge, officially opened to the public on Thursday June 20. New amenities include three new pedestrian entrances, paths and trail connectors anticipating the future BeltLine and two footbridges that pass over improved Clear and Orme…
Notice of Delay in Collection of Yard Trimmings
Passing along this notice from the Department of Public Works via Commissioner Wan’s office: “We are experiencing delayed pick up of yard trimming from Wednesday’s collection for District 6, affecting NPU F. We expect to have these locations serviced by the end of the day, Thursday, June 20, 2013. Please accept our apology for inconveniences…
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